{"id":301688,"date":"2025-04-27T09:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T16:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=301688"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:47:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:47:27","slug":"kia-ev-owners-gain-access-to-teslas-supercharger-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/kia-ev-owners-gain-access-to-teslas-supercharger-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Kia EV Owners Gain Access to Tesla&#8217;s Supercharger Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a significant development for electric vehicle (EV) owners, <strong>Kia has announced that as of today, its models EV6, EV9, and Niro EV can now charge at Tesla&#8217;s Supercharger network <\/strong>in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/kia-gain-access-to-tesla-superchargers-after-hyundais-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"This expansion allows Kia drivers access to 21,500 new DC fast chargers\">This expansion allows Kia drivers access to 21,500 new DC fast chargers<\/a>, nearly doubling the previous availability of 10,500 charging stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This news aligns Kia with ten other auto manufacturers, including Ford, Rivian, GM, and Hyundai, all of which already utilize Tesla&#8217;s Supercharger stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today in a major step forward for EV convenience. Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro owners gain access to over 21,500 Tesla Superchargers. Because every charger matters, Kia emphasizes that any act of vandalism only delays the electric future we\u2019re all driving toward.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mydjeHz9XH\">pic.twitter.com\/mydjeHz9XH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kia America (@Kia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kia\/status\/1915435941432615238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 24, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kia Drivers Gain Access To 21,500 New Charging Stations With Tesla Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The increased access underscores the growing trend of collaboration among different brands in the EV market, which is witnessing intensified competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Kia owners will need a specialized adapter to utilize Tesla Superchargers. For those who purchased a 2024 or 2025 EV6 or EV9 post-September 4, the adapter will be provided free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other owners will face a fee of $249 for the required adapter, which aligns with the average pricing for similar devices. Furthermore, the new 2025 Kia EV6 models equipped with a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug are yet to hit the market, although their pricing has recently been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kia Electric Vehicles can FINALLY Charge at Tesla Superchargers!\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wb0G4x23018?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously, plans to enable Kia vehicles to access Tesla&#8217;s Supercharger network were set for January but were eventually delayed to spring amidst various challenges, including temporary charging solutions. These delays may have frustrated many potential Kia EV users eager for expanded charging options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Kia now fully integrated into Tesla&#8217;s Supercharger ecosystem, the landscape for EV charging continues to evolve, offering consumers more choices and ultimately driving the transition towards sustainable transportation. As the EV market grows, it remains to be seen how these advancements will influence consumer preferences and the competitive dynamics of the automotive industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant development for electric vehicle (EV) owners, Kia has announced that as of today, its models EV6, EV9, and Niro EV can now charge at Tesla&#8217;s Supercharger network in North America. This expansion allows Kia drivers access to 21,500 new DC fast chargers, nearly doubling the previous availability of 10,500 charging stations. This &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/kia-ev-owners-gain-access-to-teslas-supercharger-network\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Kia EV Owners Gain Access to Tesla&#8217;s Supercharger Network&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9317,"featured_media":301689,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[8319,8774],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[6849],"class_list":["post-301688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ev","tag-kia","content-category-lifestyle"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9317"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=301688"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":307508,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301688\/revisions\/307508"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/301689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=301688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=301688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=301688"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=301688"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=301688"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=301688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}